UCG Newsletter October 2026
MEMBERSHIP ADMINISTRATION
Membership Numbers
The highest membership number assigned is 13,966, and the number of members is 9,029 (as of October 1, 2026).
INFORMATION FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Digital Club Card
Since last year, membership cards have been available only in digital form. You can find instructions on how to create your card at the link below.
It’s important to note that even in its digital form, this document must be downloaded again each year to ensure it remains up to date. Its validity always expires on December 31, and you can renew it yourself in just a few seconds. Reminder: It is best to repeat the process in January if you have already created the Club Card this year.
Parts Information System (TIS)
Unfortunately, access to TIS is currently unavailable. Daimler Trucks is working to resolve the issue. We will send out a special newsletter to let you know when the system is accessible again. Please email info@unimog-club-gaggenau.de.
EVENTS I ATTENDED
UVC Summer Meeting August 14-16, 2026
We were guests at the UVC meeting in Verl, at the Ost Westfalenhalle, on a very beautiful site with shady spots under the trees. The Unimog enthusiasm was palpable among young and old; the youngest enjoyed the children’s program to the fullest, and the community exchanged ideas in many technical discussions and presentations.
MB-trac Unimog Meeting in Dohren August 22-23, 2026
Dohren is developing into a mecca for the MB-trac community. 220 MB-tracs, some looking like new, and 140 Unimogs were on display at this meeting. There was a dealer mile, equipment exhibition, and field demonstrations, as well as a PTO dynamometer. Food and drink were also provided, so participants’ conversations extended late into the night, and everyone wants to return in two years. Our Club Unimog and the Club Shop were also on site.
Annual Meeting Wilbertoord September 11-13, 2026
This year’s annual meeting took us to Wilbertoord. Together with the “Peeltuffers,” a Dutch club for historic tractors that organizes the “Wilbertoord Pakt Uut” event, we experienced Dutch hospitality. There was much to see and experience on site: a Unimog museum with many vehicles on display, a demonstration area, numerous dealers with spare parts, and historic vehicles of other brands alongside MB-trac and Unimog. Excitement was provided by competitions like Hobby-Pulling & Cross, where tractors have to pull a heavy braking wagon. An artificial course invited visitors to put their vehicle, whether on 2 or 4 wheels, through its paces. Regional products were offered at a market. But there was also something for the ears: whether rock, pop, or brass music, many bands played live on various stages. We thank all the diligent helpers on site, before and after the event, who made this occasion unforgettable.
YoungTimer Field Days Nordhorn September 18-20, 2026
For the past 4 years, the Youngtimer Meeting in Nordhorn has been open not only to Unimog and MB-trac but to all field cultivation vehicles. This year, too, the event was very well attended. The site offered a very large exhibition area and an off-road course around it. Since the harvest was largely completed and field demonstrations were thus somewhat reduced, the off-road track, where visitors could ride along in the Club Unimog, was a welcome addition. All in all, a successful event with high visitor interest.
NEWS FROM THE UNIMOG MUSEUM
Here are the upcoming events at the museum through the end of the year.
Stone Event November 14-15, 2026
Christmas Concert All about Jazz December 12, 2026
CLUB-SHOP
Sticker Annual Meeting Wilbertoord
A small souvenir of the past annual meeting: The sticker, matching the badge.
Available here for €1.00 plus shipping:
2027 EVENT PREVIEW
February 5-7, 2027 Bremen Classic Motorshow Bremen
April 14-18, 2027 Retro Classics) Essen
29.04. – May 2, 2027 Retro Classics) Stuttgart
May 7-9, 2027 ADAC Hockenheim-Historic Hockenheimring
May 21, 2027 Regional Representative Meeting Rastatt
May 22, 2027 Parts Market Kuppenheim
May 22, 2027 General Assembly Gaggenau
May 27-30, 2027 Annual Meeting RG Oberbayern
June 4-6, 2027 Klassikwelt Bodensee Friedrichshafen
Twelve pages! The new issue of UNIMOG Heft’l reserves more space for topics from the regional chapters than it has in a long time, as many special events have been organized there over the past few months. These diverse activities, spread across all regions, are what define the club. One highlight is the large annual meeting in the Netherlands.
Dr. Lars Nebermann, the club’s expert on motorhome construction, provides helpful tips for everyone who wants to travel longer and further with their Unimog. In addition, we showcase images by the celebrated Swiss art director and photo artist David Houncheringer, whose Unimog transported his family from Patagonia to the USA. Angelika Grieb-Erhardt reports on the appearances of the club’s Unimog at two major events.
And Richard Koch highly recommends a visit to the special exhibition at the Unimog Museum, where many unique models can be admired over the coming months.
In addition to the museum, the Unimog itself is celebrating a milestone birthday this year. To mark the 80th anniversary of this all-purpose vehicle, Daimler Truck has unveiled the “most luxurious Unimog ever.” The concept car—which may end up becoming more than originally intended—is a fitting birthday gift. After all, the Unimog has always been valued not just for testing limits, but for crossing them as well.
Tip: All previously published issues of the club magazine are available as flipbooks to browse through in the members’ area on the UCG homepage. Issue 132 will also be published in English.
The book “Unimog Electrical Knowledge U 411” covers the U 411 model series from 1956 to 1974, with a focus on electrics and key electrical components.
It is intended to give readers an overview of the electrical components installed at the factory, so that during a restoration or repair they can determine what was originally fitted to the vehicle.
Markus Hame explains the electrical special features of the Unimog U 411 in detail and, where possible, assigns them to the respective model year. In addition to part numbers, each component described is illustrated with clear photos to give a good impression. The whole thing is complemented by easy-to-read wiring diagrams.
It is rounded off with little-known facts and special equipment options. It also includes tips for making your own wiring harness.
Finally, it establishes the link to the descriptions of electrical components in various Unimog 411 operating manuals.
The book is just as interesting for electrical novices as it is for the hands-on mechanic or the detail-loving enthusiast.
The book is approx. 85 pages. Order now in the Unimog-Club Gaggenau online shop.
MEMBERSHIP ADMINISTRATION
Membership Numbers
The highest membership number assigned is 13,889; the number of members is 8,960 (as of August 1, 2026).
INFORMATION FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Digital Club Card
Since last year, membership cards have been available only in digital form. You can find instructions on how to create your card at the link below.
It’s important to note that even in its digital form, this document must be downloaded again each year to ensure it remains up to date. Its validity always expires on December 31, and you can renew it yourself in just a few seconds. Reminder: It is best to repeat the process in January if you have already created the Club Card this year.
Parts Information System (TIS)
Unfortunately, access to TIS is currently unavailable. Daimler Trucks is working to resolve the issue. We will send out a special newsletter to let you know when the system is accessible again. Please email info@unimog-club-gaggenau.de.
INFORMATION FROM THE HEFTL EDITORIAL STAFF
September Issue
Waiting for the mail carrier: The fall issue of the UNIMOG Heft’l club magazine will be out in early September!
- Family Car: Across America in a Unimog
- Luxury Truck: A Special Gift for an 80th Birthday
- Resurrection: The MB-trac 1800 Intercooler as a Functional Model
- General Assembly: Update on the Annual Meeting in the Netherlands
Twelve pages! The new issue of the UNIMOG Heft’l sets aside more space than it has in a long time for topics from the regional groups, because many special events have once again been organized there in recent months. These diverse activities, spread across all regions, are what set the club apart. Another highlight will certainly be the upcoming major annual meeting in the Netherlands, for which there’s a final update on the program as well as information on travel arrangements.
Dr. Lars Nebermann, the club’s expert on motorhome conversions, offers helpful tips for anyone who wants to take their Unimog on longer and farther trips. We also feature photos by the acclaimed Swiss art director and photographic artist David Houncheringer, whose Unimog transported his family from Patagonia all the way to the U.S. Angelika Grieb-Erhardt reports on the Club Unimog’s appearances at two major events. And Richard Koch recommends a visit to the special exhibition at the Unimog Museum, where you can marvel at many unique models over the next few months.
In addition to the museum, the Unimog itself is celebrating a milestone birthday this year. To mark the 80th anniversary of this all-purpose vehicle, Daimler Truck has unveiled the “most luxurious Unimog ever.” The concept car—which may end up becoming more than originally intended—is a fitting birthday gift. After all, the Unimog has always been valued not just for testing limits, but for crossing them as well.
Tip: All issues of the club magazine published to date are available as flipbooks in the members-only section of the UCG website, where you can browse through them.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Annual Meeting, September 11–13, 2026, Netherlands
Have you registered yet for this year’s annual meeting in Wibertoord (NL)? You can find all the information and the registration form here:
EVENTS I ATTENDED
Friedrichshafen Trade Fair, June 12–14, 2026
From June 12–14, we were represented at the Klassikwelt Bodensee in Friedrichshafen. At the joint booth of the Mercedes-Benz brand clubs, we were able to showcase two special exhibits from a club member that really caught people’s attention. Both vehicles, equipped with front-loader buckets and a rear excavator, were very impressive. To ensure there was more to see than just Unigs, we were once again able to set up the ramp in the outdoor area next to the race track and offer test rides to interested visitors. Once again, it was an all-around successful trade show appearance.
20th Anniversary of the Palatinate Regional Group, July 11–12, 2026
The UCG Palatinate Regional Group celebrated its 20th anniversary at its annual meeting in July at the Metz Winery in Meckenheim. During the anniversary event, the Unimogs and their attachments were demonstrated to showcase their versatility. To cool things down, a Metz fire engine sprayed water, creating a more pleasant atmosphere. In this lovely setting, guests were able to enjoy the view of the Palatinate mountains with a glass of wine.
3. Franconian MBtrac and Unimog Meetup in Altenschönbach, July 24–26, 2026
From July 24–26, 2026, the 3rd MB-trac and Unimog Meetup of the RG Franken took place in conjunction with the town festival in Altenschönbach. With perfect weather, both evenings featured spontaneous discussions about Unimogs and other topics that lasted well into the night. The highlight was Saturday’s tour through the Franconian vineyards. Once again, everything was superbly organized—many thanks to Susanne Karp for that. The number of participating vehicles fluctuated constantly; early on Sunday, a group of MB-tracs joined the gathering, representing the full range of this vehicle. All in all, it was a successful event that shows the Franconia Regional Group—revived just two years ago—is thriving—and how!
Youth Event at the Bösen Wolf, July 24–26, 2026
The UCG Youth is gaining momentum! The first meetup took place at the “Böser Wolf” off-road course in Knüllwald-Remsfeld. All UCG members under the age of 30 were invited—whether they had their own vehicle, were coming as a passenger, or were simply interested in the Unimog and MB-trac. Eighteen young people attended. Participants enjoyed a varied weekend filled with fellowship, technology, and plenty of driving fun.
Highlights included:
• Large off-road course
• Off-road driving school with experienced instructors
• Trail rides
• Free UCG youth T-shirt for all participating UCG members under 30 years of age
The gathering laid the foundation for an active and open community of young Unimog and MB-trac enthusiasts. In addition to group outings and gatherings, technical workshops and other events are also planned for the future.
For information and registration, contact Zelestin Ehrenheim
Phone: 0151 250 414 80
Email: zelestin.ehrenheim@unimog-club-gaggenau.de
80 Years of the Unimog, Anniversary Celebration from July 31 to August 2, 2026
From July 31 to August 2, 2026, the Unimog Museum celebrated a major milestone: 80 years of the Unimog. The Unimog Club provided on-site support with registration and throughout the grounds.
NEWS FROM THE UNIMOG MUSEUM
Unimog Meets G-Class 2.0, June 5, 2026
On September 5 and 6, there will be a second gathering of the legendary Unimog and the iconic Mercedes-Benz G-Class, which promises to be even bigger and more spectacular than the previous event. This year, for the first time, recovery courses will be offered in Ötigheim, among other activities, with many more surprises to come. All the details here
CLUB-SHOP
Sunglasses
Perfect for summer: Our blue sunglasses with the UCG logo for 2.50 euros (including VAT, plus shipping). Here’s the direct link to the store:
SCHEDULE 2026
11-13.09.2026 Annual meeting Wilbertoord, Holland
Cross-Border Commuters in Piedmont: A Visit to the Unimog Club Italy
Once a year, the Unimog Club Italy invites members to its traditional annual outing—an invitation that several club members were happy to accept at the end of June. The town of Oulx in the upper Susa Valley (Piedmont) served as the base camp for the long weekend. A practical bonus: A local forestry fair was taking place on the grounds at the same time, which provided some variety right from the start.
Saturday, June 27: In the “Mondberge”
The driving program kicked off on Saturday with a tour of the Monti della Luna. This alpine region in the province of Turin truly lives up to its name: The landscape is characterized by light-colored rock and barren formations that strongly resemble the surface of the moon. The challenging mountain trails provided the perfect setting to put our vehicles’ off-road capabilities to the test and rewarded participants with breathtaking panoramic views.
Sunday, June 28: History of Technology at Fort Bramafam
Sunday morning was all about history. Our destination was Forte Bramafam, a fortification once built by Italy to secure the strategically important Fréjus Tunnel against France. As the motto reads: “Dei Sacri Confini Guardia Sicura”—in English: “The Secure Guard of the Sacred Borders.” Fortunately, the fortress was never put to use.
The guided tour vividly illustrated just how rapidly military technology advanced at the end of the 19th century: No sooner had the fortress been completed than it was already technically obsolete due to the invention of more modern artillery and more powerful ammunition. Today, the complex houses a detailed and fascinating collection of historical uniforms, weapons, and military artifacts.
We also saw a great example of Italian ingenuity here. A unique exhibit. Not a Unimog, but still very interesting.
Monday, June 29: The finale on the Assietta
Although the official event ended on Sunday, a special activity awaited the remaining crews on Monday. Together, they tackled a short section of the famous Strada dell’Assietta. The unpaved, high-alpine military road certainly demanded some skill from the vehicles and drivers on its gravel sections and once again offered off-road driving in its purest form.
In addition, we were able to recruit three new club members.
Conclusion
We’ve just returned from a superbly organized trip with the Italian Unimog enthusiasts. Beyond the scenery, the regional culinary specialties, and the camaraderie, one thing stands out above all else: A tour like this on unpaved, high-alpine trails is not feasible in this form in either Germany or Switzerland. A heartfelt thank you goes to Alessandro, Fabio, and their crew for this wonderful weekend.
Freshly printed and packed with gripping stories, concentrated practical knowledge, and fascinating insights: The 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲 of our club magazine is ready to go! 
Whether you’re a globetrotter, a mechanic, or a Unimog fan from day one – there’s something for everyone in this issue.
Here are our highlights:
𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗲𝗹𝘀𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗼: 𝗠𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗿
Two rugged 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗼𝗴 𝗨 𝟱𝟬𝟬𝟬 (supported by the Deichmann Foundation) are making their way through rough terrain on the island in the Indian Ocean to bring medical personnel to remote villages. A mammoth task that saves the lives of up to 20,000 people every year. Look forward to a 𝗯𝗶𝗴, 𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 – 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮!
Practical knowledge for practical use: Insights that help
The UCG thrives on mutual exchange. This time in the Expert Check:
𝗧𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Does your Unimog motorhome actually need one?
𝗠𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝘁𝗶𝗽𝘀: Replacing the shaft seal on the UG 1/11 gearbox & perfectly adapting the jack to the axle diameter.
𝟮𝟬 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗼𝗴 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘂𝗺 & 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀
We’re celebrating an anniversary! Read the exclusive interview for the 𝟮𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 of the Unimog Museum. Also in this issue: A review of the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴, a look behind the scenes of our appearances at four major auto shows, and a preview of the event highlights for the coming months.
𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 ‘𝗲𝗺 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴…
A very special extra: The UCG’s youngest full member sleeps in style in a real Unimog bed! His father tells us how this ingenious DIY project came to be.
Join now and get your copy of the magazine at www.unimog-club-gaggenau.de
Text: John and Jordy van Dijk | Photos: De PeeltuIers and Jordy van Dijk
Experience Dutch hospitality: That’s what the 2026 annual meeting of the Unimog Club Gaggenau is all about on the weekend of September 11 to 13. This is made possible by the partnership between the UCG and De Peeltuhers, a club for historic tractors. Together we are organizing the event “Wilbertoord Pakt Uut 2026”. Whether you are a member or not (yet) a member: all MB-trac and Unimog fans are cordially invited to Wilbertoord. The town is located in the southeast of the Netherlands in the province of Noordbrabant, less than 40 kilometers from the German border.
Program
A unique Unimog and MB-trac world of experience is on offer. You can look forward to a Unimog museum with many vehicles on display. There will be action on the demonstration area and spare parts can be found at the stands of numerous dealers.
But Wilbertoord Pakt Uut offers much more – and above all a program for every age group. In addition to MB-trac and Unimog, historic vehicles of other makes will be on display. There will be exciting competitions such as Hobby Pulling & Cross, in which tractors have to pull a heavy brake van. Regional products will be on sale at a trade market.
Whether rock, pop or brass band music: bands play live on various stages. Three festival evenings are also planned. On Friday, dirndls and lederhosen are expressly encouraged, as German classics from the 80s and 90s will be played. On Saturday, cover bands from the surrounding villages provide live music to ensure a good atmosphere. On Sunday, there will be more party music to round off the day. Children can let off steam on Hüpsurgen and test quad bikes. On Sunday morning there is a church service in the marquee. A hot air balloon festival is planned for the finale on Sunday evening.
Catering & overnight stay
Food and drinks will be provided on the festival grounds: a team of volunteers will provide a wide variety of food. In addition, the UCG will also offer breakfast, lunch and dinner separately. All details can be found on the registration form. Only on Thursday evening and Monday morning will you have to resort to the cafés and restaurants in the surrounding villages.
If you want to arrive earlier or extend your stay, there are numerous campsites in the area. Directly in Wilbertoord are the Boerderijcamping run by the Gieben farming family (www.boerderijcampinggieben.nl) as well as Camping Boszicht (www.campingboszicht.nl) and Minicamping ‘t Amans(www.amans.nl).
Excursions & round trip
A 40-kilometre tour of the region is being organized for Saturday. There are three departures spread out over the day; registration takes place on site. Along the route there will be a refreshment stop with food (hamburgers) and drinks. There are also many excursion destinations in the vicinity of Wilbertoord. It is only 19 kilometers to the Overloon War Museum (www.oorlogsmuseum.nl) and 14 kilometers to the historic fortified town of Grave (www.visitlandvancuijk. com). The Sporen van de Oorlog and De Kuilen areas are ideal for hiking. Destinations for children are the amusement parks De Bergen (www.avonturenparkdebergen.nl) and Billy-Bird Hemelrijk (www.billybird.nl) as well as the zoos in Overloon (www.zooparc.nl) and Uden (www.dierenparkziezoo.nl). Pure relaxation is offered by a wellness boat with 41 sauna and spa areas (www.wellnesshotelbrabant.nl).
Arrival
Wethouder Lindersstraat 88a
5455 GN Wilbertoord
Netherlands
The fairground is open from Thursday, September 10, 5:00 pm to Monday, September 14, 10:00 am. The site will close at 22:00 in the evening. There are plenty of showers and toilets on the site as well as a disposal station for chemical toilets. Groups can set up together on the site, but should register this in good time by e-mail (john.vandijk@unimog-club-gaggenau.de). There is a petrol station (De Haan, Millseweg 25) and a supermarket (Albert Heijn, Lepelstraat 1) in the neighboring village of Wanroij.
The Netherlands is planning to introduce a truck toll on July 1. Motorhomes of the “camper van (SA)” type that are registered outside the Netherlands are generally not subject to the toll. Vehicles that are both older than 40 years and used exclusively for private purposes are also exempt from the toll. If both conditions are met, such a vehicle only needs to be registered online in advance for exemption.
All other vehicles in categories N2 and N3 (trucks with a technically permissible maximum mass of more than 3.5 tons) are subject to tolls. Therefore, a toll device from a Dutch or European provider must be present in the vehicle and switched on, regardless of whether toll roads are actually used. However, it is possible to cross the German-Dutch border from Goch without using toll roads via the route N291 => N271 => N264.
Further information: www.vrachtwagenheffing.nl
Registration form
Click here for the PDF form.
This issue 130 of the UNIMOG magazine once again shows the diverse commitment of the members. John and Jordy van Dijk from the Netherlands and Klaus Lukas from the Board of Directors provide an update on the upcoming annual meeting in September. How to make planning easier for the organization team? “Register in good time – preferably immediately!” It should be easy to fulfill this wish: After all, the program in Wilbertoord is so varied that even a long journey is worthwhile for the weekend (perhaps combined with a short break). Will it even be possible to set a new visitor record in 2026, the Unimog’s 80th birthday?
On the way (or alternatively for an excursion to take the Unimog out for a “species-appropriate” drive), a stop at an off-road park is a good idea: Jürgen Rüger has gone to the trouble of scouting out ten places for off-road driving where you are welcome with your own vehicle. Wouldn’t that be something for a ride with people from the regional group?
Anyone who likes to do their own work and wants to optimize their vehicle powered by an OM 636 engine should read Markus Hame’s article carefully. He shares his know-how for the Unimog 411 and gives tips on how to replace the vacuum-regulated injection pump with one with a centrifugal governor.
Werner Vögele reports on how one of the rare Unimog 404 S with a diesel engine embarked on its last journey (for the time being?) to a new home. The vehicle had once spent a whole decade on the road in Africa and Arabia. In this interview, ScaleART’s boss (and UCG member) Bernd Brand tells us how much effort went into developing his MB-trac and Unimog. There is also a new overview of highlights from the club store: Why not shop for clothing and accessories there and show your support for the UCG?
If you don’t want to wait for the letter carrier, issue 130 will be available online in the members’ area of the UCG website from March 1.
We clear the way
About 75 years ago, engineer Alfred Schmidt Jr. developed the first snow plow for the Unimog. Whether on Alpine passes or elsewhere in the world,
this combination has been removing snow ever since. From the early Boehringer 70200 to modern implement carriers, tens of thousands of Unimog have been equipped with Schmidt winter service technology. As a supplement to the detailed article in UNIMOG Heft’l issue 129 (December 2025), we present a video on the topic of “100 years of Schmidt” as well as some additional photos from the company’s history.
Photos: Aebi Schmidt Group archive
MEMBERSHIP ADMINISTRATION
Die höchste vergebene Mitgliedsnummer ist die 13.511. Derzeit haben wir 8.836 aktive Mitglieder (Stand 01.10.2025).
INFORMATION FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Digital Club Card
As of this year, the membership card is only available in digital form. You can find instructions on how to create your membership card in the link below.
It is important to note that this must be downloaded again each year, even in digital form, so that it remains up to date. The validity always ends on 31.12. and can be extended independently by you in just a few seconds. Reminder: It is best to repeat the process in January if you have already created the Club Card this year.
Unimog information system
Do you already know our UIS? Here you will find all service information and historical data on all Unimog model series from their origins to the present day. You can find this type history on our homepage and in the member area. You will need your Club Card ID (on the back of your Club Card) and a password. If you have never logged in before, you can request a new password from the office. Simply send an e-mail to info@unimog-club-gaggenau.de.
INFORMATION FROM THE REGIONAL GROUPS
Neue Ehrenamtliche in der Regionalgruppe Sachsen
The previously vacant Saxony regional group has been revitalized. Ingo and Lukas Meyer have been elected to fill the zip code area 01067 to 09669 with life. We look forward to working with them in the future.
Events attended
Life support campaign
As in previous years, we once again organized an excursion for the residents of the Lebenshilfe facility this year. With seven vehicles, a total of ten passengers could be transported on each tour. This meant that a total of 20 residents had the opportunity to explore their home with the Unimog on two tours.
Pasture festival in Gersbach
On 28.09.2025, the Hochrhein/South Black Forest regional group organized a pasture festival in Gersbach for the benefit of children with cancer. Our Club Unimog and the Club Shop were there.
NEWS FROM THE UNIMOG MUSEUM
In the new year, technical training courses for the U 406 will be offered again in the Unimog Museum workshop. Here are the dates and registration links:
19./20.01.2026
21./22.01.2026
26./27.01.2026
28./29.01.2026
CLUB-SHOP
Hoody
The cold season is approaching. To be prepared for it, we have the right piece of clothing for UCG fans. Our hoody for 50,00 Euro (incl. VAT plus shipping).
SCHEDULE 2026
19-22.02.2026 Retro Classic Stuttgart
08-12.04.2026 Techno Classica Essen
08 – 10.05.2026 ADAC Historic Hockenheim
16.05.2026 Parts market Kuppenheim
16.05.2026 General meeting Gaggenau
11-14.06.2026 Bodensee Classic Friedrichshafen
11-13.09.2026 Annual meeting Wilbertoord, Holland
Text: Titus Ödell | Photos: Helge Bendl
Four days of Unimog spectacle: in June, around 450 vehicles from all over Germany and neighboring countries came to the annual meeting of the Gaggenau Unimog Club. The event was hosted by the Göppingen-Stauferland regional group, which organized the meeting with commitment, passion and active support from the UCG board.
The good weather contributed to the great atmosphere: People talked shop, took photos, drove and laughed together everywhere. Many participants took part in guided tours with their Unimogs. Others came together for group photos, like more than a dozen vehicles from the 408/418 series.
A highlight for visitors (in the truest sense of the word) was the opportunity to ride along the ramp in the Club Unimog U 5023.
Claudio Lazzarini’s demonstration was also exciting. With his “Dieselì”, he showed how the Swiss army once laid telephone lines. A well-stocked parts market complemented the technology program, and the children were thrilled by the hands-on activities.
So it’s best to make a note of the date for 2026 now: The next annual meeting will take place from September 11 to 13, 2026 in Wilbertoord in the Netherlands.
The new club magazine of the Unimog-Club Gaggenau e.V. has been published and is on its way to the members. Exciting topics await you:
🚜 “The Unimog has a future” – Interview with Franziska Cusumano
⚙️ Powerful piece: How the MB-trac 1800 intercooler was created
🛠️ No more oil stains: crankcase ventilation on the OM 636 engine
🚗 Over 450 Unimogs at the annual meeting in the Swabian Alb
👉 TIP: From September 1, the issue will also be available online in the UIS (Unimog Information System) at www.unimog-club-gaggenau.de.
MEMBERSHIP ADMINISTRATION
The highest membership number assigned is 13,423 and we currently have 8,754 active members (as at 31.07.2025).
INFORMATION FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Digital Club Card
As of this year, the membership card is only available in digital form. You can find instructions on how to create your membership card in the link below.
It is important to note that this must be downloaded again each year, even in digital form, so that it remains up to date. The validity always ends on 31.12. and can be extended independently by you in just a few seconds. Reminder: It is best to repeat the process in January if you have already created the Club Card this year.
Unimog information system
Do you already know our UIS? Here you will find all service information and historical data on all Unimog model series from their origins to the present day. You can find this type history on our homepage and in the member area. You will need your Club Card ID (on the back of your Club Card) and a password. If you have never logged in before, you can request a new password from the office. Simply send an e-mail to info@unimog-club-gaggenau.de.
INFORMATION FROM THE REGIONAL GROUPS
Regional representatives’ meeting
In June, over 60 volunteers met to take part in the regional representatives’ conference.
New volunteers in the Upper Bavaria, Hamburg-Schwerin and Schleswig-Holstein regional groups
We are pleased to welcome new officers to the above-mentioned regional groups. Thomas Zedelmayr and Hans-Joachim Meyer have resigned from their positions in Upper Bavaria. There have also been changes in the far north. Anna Meier (Hamburg-Schwerin) and Jana Rudolph (Schleswig-Holstein) have stepped down.
Here are the new officers:
RB Upper Bavaria: Martin Zimmermann
First SV Oberbayern: Ralph Dorfner
Second SV Upper Bavaria: Volker Schmauß
SV Hamburg-Schwerin: Jürgen Fletemeyer
SV Schleswig-Holstein: Wilko Westphal
We wish all the “newcomers” a good start and would like to thank the former employees for their many years of voluntary work.
Events attended
Parts market and general meeting
Once again this year, we were able to welcome many members to the above events. A number of items were bought and sold at the parts market and a report on the past year was given at the general meeting. Elections were also held. A detailed report including photos will appear in the next issue.
Annual meeting Römerstein
This year’s annual meeting in Römerstein was a complete success. Over 500 Unimogs from near and far attended. The organizing regional group Göppingen/Stauferland had prepared everything well and the weather gods also played along. The small village and its surroundings were made unsafe by the Unimog fans. A detailed report including photos will appear in the next issue.
Annual meeting RG Palatinate
The Palatinate regional group has found a new location for its annual meeting – in the vineyards, as befits the Palatinate. The Metz vineyard in Meckenheim was the perfect place for this event. Many Unimog friends had been waiting for this event and then took advantage of it. The preparation by our two regional representatives, Erik Engel and Stefan Jung, was a success. Numerous possible applications with the Unimog were demonstrated on the action area and the dealer mile, with our club store, was also interesting and was actively used. The disco in the evening rounded off the day’s program. We are looking forward to next year.
Exit Austria-East
This year, the regional group in Austria East hosted its meeting in Prottes near Vienna.
UVC annual meeting
This year’s annual meeting of the Unimog Veterans Club took place in Hattert in the Westerwald. A small delegation from the Unimog Club was there with the Club Unimog.
Upcoming events
Life support campaign 05.10.2025
As in previous years, we are organizing an outing for the residents of the Lebenshilfe facility. If you would like to take part as a driver with your Unimog, please contact the office(info@unimog-club-gaggenau.de).
NEWS FROM THE UNIMOG MUSEUM
Vacation program
An exciting program of fun, games and technology awaits children aged 8 and over during the summer vacations. The program includes an exciting detective mission, a soapbox race, an upcycling project, building your own wind turbine and an insight into the world of industrial robots.
Unimog meets G-Class: two legends with a star
On September 6 and 7, the legendary Unimog and the iconic Mercedes-Benz G-Class will come together for an exclusive event at the Unimog Museum.
MB-trac meeting at the Unimog Museum
Following the successful MB-trac meeting in the anniversary year 2023, the Unimog Museum will once again be hosting a three-day meeting for the fascinating cult tractor from October 3 to 5 this year.
All information on the above events can be found on the homepage:
CLUB-SHOP
Sticker Römerstein
Are you still looking for a souvenir of this year’s annual meeting? Then this sticker is just the thing for you. It is available in the club store for 1.00 Euro plus shipping.
SCHEDULE 2025
05.10.2025 Exit Lebenshilfe Gaggenau
06-07.09.2025 G-Class Meeting Unimog Museum
29.11.2025 RB Conference Siegburg
At this beautiful meeting in Valpolicella, some German and Swiss Unimogs were represented alongside the Italian ones. Among them was Christoph / Optimog, who drove over 700 km in his 411. Camping was possible on the grounds of a motorcycle trial track.
The participants were allowed to take part in a wine tasting, which was of course visited by coach. Villa Benedetti has an excavation of a Roman villa on its grounds, which was visited.
In addition to the beautiful drive with special permission over the hills of Valpolicella to a refuge, the participants were able to visit a fort that was supposed to protect the Veronese from the Austro-Hungarians.
Once again it was a very successful trip. Enclosed you can see the pictures of Guido Meurer.
